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The boss of Qatar’s biggest bank has been unveiled as the £4.5bn bidder to take control of Manchester United, writes SunSport’s Martin Lipton.

Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, a member of the Gulf state’s ruling royal family, is aiming for a full takeover of the club.

The 41-year-old, who was educated at Sandhurst’s elite military academy in Berkshire and claims to be a lifelong Red Devils fan, emerged as the man behind Qatar’s previously secretive bid.

Sheikh Jassim, whose father Hamad is a former Qatari prime minister, formally approached the club’s bid oversight, US-based Raine Group, ahead of Friday’s 10pm “soft” deadline.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s bid to buy United is £4bn, meaning it’s almost £1bn less than the roughly £5bn Sheikh Jassim is said to have submitted.

According to Foot Mercato, Ratcliffe has submitted an offer that falls short of the £6billion the Glazers are said to be asking to sell the club.

However, in contrast to the Qatari banker’s attempt to take full control, Ratcliffe’s offer is aimed at a “majority stake”.